Movado Series 800 Men’s Black Chronograph Watch (2600119)

Black case, black bracelet, black dial – and then white markers, white hands and a white bezel scale laid over the top. The contrast is what makes this version work; without it a watch this dark would be unreadable. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n The whole watch is finished in black, from the scalloped rotating bezel down through the crown guards to the bracelet links. The finish is matte rather than glossy, which suits a case this size – a polished black watch of the same dimensions would be a mirror. The rotating bezel carries a white 60-minute scale, and the pushers and crown sit in the same black finish on the right. \n Dial and Legibility \n Black, with applied batons finished in white and broad white hands. The Movado dot marks twelve. Three chronograph registers cross the dial for elapsed seconds, minutes and hours; each is outlined in white so it separates from the background rather than sinking into it. The date window sits at four-thirty and SERIES 800 is printed in red beneath the brand name – the only colour on the entire watch. \n Movement and Functions \n \n Chronograph – the pushers run and reset the elapsed-time hands independently of the main time \n Date – framed window between four and five o’clock \n Timing bezel – a rotating 60-minute scale for tracking a period without touching the chronograph \n \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Black three-row bracelet in the same coating as the case. Sized by removing links, so use a jeweller and keep the spares. Coated bracelets show wear at the link edges where they articulate against each other, and a bracelet fitted too loose will articulate more – another reason to size it properly rather than leave it long. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a chronograph that reads as one piece rather than as a case plus a dial. All-black watches suit dark clothing and disappear under a cuff; this one still keeps enough white on the dial to be practical. \n Care and Maintenance \n Black coating is a surface treatment over steel, and a deep scratch shows as a bright line. Keep the bracelet clear of abrasive surfaces, rinse and dry it after hot days, and clean the bezel serrations with a soft brush. Do not press the chronograph pushers in water. Battery changes belong with a watchmaker who will reseat the caseback gasket. \n Technical Specifications \n \n Attribute Specification \n Brand Movado \n Collection Series 800 \n Reference 2600119 \n Case Black-coated, round \n Bezel Rotating, 60-minute scale \n Dial Black, applied batons, dot at twelve \n Functions Chronograph, date \n Bracelet Black-coated steel \n Warranty 24 months \n \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. Ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered nationwide with tracking, and returnable unworn in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. The red SERIES 800 line is easy to miss until you notice it is the only thing on the watch that is not black or white.